Is redacted content truly unrecoverable?

Yes. Our redaction tool permanently removes the selected content from the PDF file. The data is completely eliminated, not just hidden.

Can I redact images in a PDF?

Yes! You can redact both text and images. Select any area of the document to permanently remove it.

Is my document secure during redaction?

Absolutely. All processing happens in your browser—your files never leave your device. This is the most secure way to handle sensitive documents.

Can I undo a redaction?

Before downloading, you can undo redactions. Once you download the redacted PDF, the redactions are permanent and cannot be undone—that's the point of secure redaction.

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Permanently remove sensitive information from PDF documents. Blackout text and images securely.

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How to Redact a PDF

Three simple steps. No account needed.

Upload your PDF

Click the button above or drag and drop the PDF containing sensitive information.

Select content to redact

Use the redaction tool to select text, images, or areas you want to permanently remove.

Apply redactions and download

Click apply to permanently remove the selected content, then download your redacted PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about this tool.

Redaction permanently removes content from the PDF so it cannot be recovered. Simply covering or deleting visible elements may leave underlying data that can be extracted.

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